Vessels only contribute a small portion of the overall pollution entering our coastal waters, but it often concentrates near sensitive foreshore areas and in confined bays.

 There's a lot we can do to ensure our coastal waters remain healthy habitat:

• use a holding tank
• use non-toxic cleaning products
• reduce, reuse or recycle all waste
• avoid marine mammals and sensitive habitats
• have prevent spills in mind when handle fuels

Our Commercial Green Boating Guide outlines many of the steps that will minimize the environmental impacts, keeping our coast great wildlife habitat. Three other resources you may find helpful are:

• GSA's Recreational Green Boating Guide
• Atlantic Green Boating
• Ocean Conservancy GoodMate Guide

Mariners on Canada’s Pacific Coast enjoy over 29,000 kilometers of coastline, many healthy fisheries and some of the finest sailing in the world, let's work together to protect these waters!